The episode serves as a "breather" before a major conflict, as the "fuse is lit" for a media feeding frenzy. Tabloids have finally obtained a photograph of Nana Osaki and Ren Honjo together, effectively outing their relationship to the public and forcing BLAST into the spotlight.
Hachi meets with Shin, who advises her to stand by her decisions regarding her pregnancy and her relationship with Takumi. In a particularly moving moment, Shin tells Hachi he wishes he had been born as her child, a reflection of his own troubled family history.
The episode concludes with Nana appearing on the news, signaling that the private struggles of the characters are about to become a public spectacle. [Spoilers] NANA Rewatch: Episode 38 Discussion Thread
